Summary - What Happened To You?: Based On The Book By Bruce D. Perry And Oprah Winfrey

SUMMARY

WHAT HAPPENED TO YOU?

BASED ON THE BOOK BY BRUCE D. PERRY AND OPRAH WINFREY

SUMMARY WRITTEN BY: BRIEF BOOKS PUBLISHING

CONTENT

Making Sense of the World

Seeking Balance

How We Were Loved

The Spectrum of Trauma

Connecting the Dots

From Coping to Healing

Post-Traumatic Wisdom

Our Brains, Our Biases, Our Systems

Relational Hunger in the Modern World

General Analysis

ABOUT THE ORIGINAL BOOK

"What Happened to You? Conversations on Trauma, Resilience, and Healing" by Bruce D. Perry and Oprah Winfrey explores the impact of .trauma. on individuals, advocating for a compassionate shift in understanding behavior. Instead of asking "What’s wrong with you?", the book encourages inquiry into "What happened to you?".

It highlights how early experiences shape brain development, influencing perceptions and reactions. Through personal stories and scientific insights, the authors emphasize the importance of creating safe, supportive environments for healing. The book addresses the complexities of trauma-informed care (.T.I.C.) and emphasizes the role of connection, community, and resilience in overcoming adversity, guiding readers toward a path of understanding and recovery.

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Release date

Audiobook: 8 March 2025